Director of Finance And Accounting Full Time NEW

Director of Finance and Accounting

Location: Houston, Texas (on-site)

Company: Zeta Energy Corp.⁠

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Zeta Energy

Zeta Energy is an advanced energy technology company developing next-generation battery solutions for defense, aerospace, mobility, and energy storage applications. The Company is advancing innovative battery technologies designed to deliver superior performance, safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness while enabling transformative applications across multiple industries.

As Zeta Energy enters a critical growth phase, we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Accounting and Finance to build and lead the Company’s finance organization and support strategic growth initiatives, manufacturing scale-up, government-funded programs, and future financing activities.

Position Summary

The Director of Accounting and Finance will serve as the senior financial leader of the Company and will be responsible for all accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, audit management, investor support, and finance operations.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with executive management and the Board of Directors, this individual will help establish the financial infrastructure, systems, controls, and reporting processes necessary to support the Company’s continued growth.

The successful candidate will be expected to build and scale the finance function, establish best-in-class financial processes and controls, and serve as a key member of the Company’s leadership team.

This position is ideal for an experienced Controller, Director of Finance, Director of Accounting and Finance, or similar professional seeking an opportunity to assume broad financial leadership responsibilities and grow with a rapidly expanding technology company.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Lead all accounting and financial operations of the Company.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, fixed assets, and related accounting functions.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintain and improve financial reporting systems and accounting processes.
• Own the monthly close process and preparation of management financial statements.

Inventory and Manufacturing Accounting

• Own inventory accounting, manufacturing accounting, and cost accounting functions.
• Develop systems and controls supporting raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory.
• Establish inventory valuation methodologies and standard costing procedures.
• Partner with operations and manufacturing teams to improve inventory visibility, cost controls, and operational reporting.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment for manufacturing activities, production costs, and inventory reserves.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and liquidity planning models.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models supporting strategic decision-making.
• Analyze business performance and provide actionable recommendations to executive management.
• Develop key performance indicators and management dashboards.

Board and Executive Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly Board reporting packages.
• Present financial performance, forecasts, cash flow projections, and strategic analyses to executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Support strategic planning and business decision-making through financial analysis and modeling.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and executive leadership team.

Financing and Investor Support

• Prepare investor-grade financial models and pro forma financial statements.
• Support equity financing, debt financing, strategic partnerships, and other capital-raising initiatives.
• Assist with investor due diligence, financial presentations, capitalization analyses, and data room preparation.
• Support valuation analyses and financial planning associated with growth initiatives.

Audit, Compliance, and Governance

• Lead annual GAAP financial statement audits and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Coordinate all audit requests, schedules, supporting documentation, and management responses.
• Manage government grant compliance reporting and related audits.
• Support compliance requirements associated with federal, state, and local funding programs.
• Develop and maintain internal control frameworks and financial governance processes.
• Support future public-company readiness initiatives, including enhanced controls, governance, and reporting processes.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Own and maintain the Company’s accounting and financial systems.
• Ensure advanced utilization of QuickBooks Enterprise and related financial software platforms.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements, automation tools, and scalable financial infrastructure.
• Develop systems and reporting capabilities appropriate for a rapidly growing organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership responsibility in accounting, finance, or controllership functions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience managing annual audits and external auditor relationships.
• Significant experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise or comparable accounting/ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience preparing investor-facing financial models and pro forma financial statements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience interacting directly with executive leadership, Boards of Directors, investors, lenders, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Preferred

• CPA designation.
• MBA and/or advanced finance qualifications.
• Experience within battery, energy storage, chemicals, advanced materials, semiconductor, aerospace, manufacturing, industrial technology, or other deep-technology industries.
• Experience supporting venture-backed or high-growth companies.
• Experience managing government grant accounting and compliance requirements.
• Experience implementing financial controls and processes in rapidly scaling organizations.
• Prior experience serving as Controller, Director of Accounting, Director of Finance, Director of Accounting and Finance, Assistant Controller, VP Finance, or equivalent leadership role.

Personal Characteristics

The successful candidate will be:

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented.
• Strategic yet hands-on.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-stage environment.
• Able to balance operational execution with long-term planning.
• Collaborative and capable of working across multiple functional disciplines.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable building processes and systems from the ground up.

Compensation and Benefits

Zeta Energy offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Base salary.
• Annual performance incentive opportunity.
• Equity participation opportunity.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity to participate directly in the growth of a leading advanced energy technology company.

Reporting Relationship

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Houston, Texas (on-site)

Travel: Limited travel as required for audits, investors, strategic meetings, and business operations.

This position is expected to evolve into broader financial leadership responsibilities as the Company grows.